Just Enjoy the Music...

Zitro
Zitro Posts: 864
edited June 2010 in The Clubhouse
I'm sitting here on my couch, listening to a Buddha Lounge collection (yes, I listen to that crap, too) while drinking a brandy and coke, and I must say, it is so nice to sit back, relax and listen. I'm pretty new to this hobby, but from what I can tell it seems some people get so caught up in the electronics and the gear, they forget why we are here: to enjoy good music. Not everything is about upgrading constantly, fancy gear, high-dollar price tags and elitism. I really like the sound of my 2 systems, and I have not put much money into either one. I've had some help from CP along the way, and thanks again to all the members of this great forum. But even going off of MSRP, I have a pretty budget main system. And it still sounds great. Trust me, it's not the best I've heard (Edge/ Audio Physic/Clearaudio combo gets that honor) but it's still a damn good sounding system. It's possible to get great sound without spending your whole months salary on a hifi. The industry has come a long way; 10-20 years ago, you couldn't get the price/performance ratios you can these days. My point is, I think everyone should not worry about what they don't have, don't worry about the newest gear. Just sit down, relax and listen to what you have. Enjoy the music, Polkies!
- Jeremy

Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • lasdaguy
    lasdaguy Posts: 31
    edited June 2010
    Rock on my friend.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    Great post Zitro!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited June 2010
    Heck yeah!
    I smell what you're steppin' in!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Of course the ultimate reason for getting into this hobby is the love of music and listening. As far as I'm concerned, the other part of this hobby is the constant tweaks, gear upgrades and mods, cable upgrades etc to eek out every iota of performance that your rig can put out. That is the fun part for me.

    Being a vinyl nut, I find great pleasure in prepping an LP for play. Sure it takes time but the smile attained when listening is akin to Jack Nicholson's "Joker."

    Back in the '80s when I was REALLY obsessive I would set the VTA on each record and make note of the setting on the record jacket. That equates to about 40 minutes of adjustments and then 45 minutes of listening. My obsessiveness has toned down with age but I still like to eek out every ounce of performance from my rig. Then I get to smiling while listening.
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited June 2010
    Very nice comments. Enjoy your down time/relax time. It is great to put on some tunes and kick back. Did the same on Saturday, listening to David Bowie and sipping on Cruzan rum & pineapple! Cheers!
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited June 2010
    ditto on sitting, sipping, and enjoying the music.

    Of course it's always nice to upgrade your system, to land a new and better pair of speakers, amp, tt, or cartridge or whatever.

    But discovering new artists and new genres and expanding your listening enjoyment is priceless.

    -- wayne --
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    wayne3burk wrote: »
    But discovering new artists and new genres and expanding your listening enjoyment is priceless.

    -- wayne --


    Wayne IMHO that is part of the upgrading process.:)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited June 2010
    Many of us have said this more than a few times over the years. Sometimes ya just have to stop and enjoy the music on what you have. It's the appreciation of the music,not the gear,that draws us into this hobby,though the gear does help and plays an important role, you don't have to be Donald Trump to get good sounds.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Of course the ultimate reason for getting into this hobby is the love of music and listening. As far as I'm concerned, the other part of this hobby is the constant tweaks, gear upgrades and mods, cable upgrades etc to eek out every iota of performance that your rig can put out. That is the fun part for me.

    Oh trust me, I love upgrades as much as the next guy. It is a big part of the fun. But I think sometimes I, along with others, spend so much time thinking about the next step and wishing for new gear that I forget how good the stuff I already have sounds. A nice listening session always reminds you, though. I blame my girlfriends dad; every time I visit him, his system makes me green with envy, but one day I'll get there and in the meantime, my little budget rig sounds pretty darned good.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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